Breaking: River Fire reported in San Luis Obispo County on Aug. 8

Published Aug 9, 2025 #Assist/bdc/river fire

First discovered: 10:18 p.m. Aug. 8

Initial location: San Luis Obispo County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: River

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:18 p.m. in San Luis Obispo County, California.

River Fire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center